Religious Studies

Course summary

In the Christian Theology section, students will undertake a systematic study of key concepts within the development of Christian thought: • Human nature and the purpose of life* • The self and immortality (the soul and the afterlife) * • Knowledge and revelation of God * • The Bible as a source of revelation and authority * • The nature of Jesus Christ (Christology) * • Challenges from and responses to secularism • Pluralism in theology and society • Gender in theology and society. • Liberation theology and Marx Students are encouraged to adopt an enquiring, critical and reflective approach. Students will develop the skills of investigation, critical analysis, interpretation and evaluation.